Back when I was in academia, one of my favorite student evaluations from an abstract algebra class had the following comment (paraphrased from memory): "This c

Back when I was in academia, one of my favorite student evaluations from an abstract algebra class had the following comment (paraphrased from memory): "This course was like climbing Mt. Everest. It's difficult, and sometimes slow going, but at the end, it's breathtaking how much you've learned and accomplished."